The terrible disaster that happened with the migrant boat that sank off the coast of Greece is still shocking families as dozens of Pakistanis Are Still Missing in Greece Boat Disaster. It unfolded in June and included hundreds of passengers who sought a better life in Europe, but who perished in the disaster.
Pakistan’s ambassador to Greece said that there were reports that up to 350 Pakistanis were aboard the overcrowded ship, with scores still unaccounted for three months after the disaster. The unfortunate voyage is considered one of the worst migrant disasters over the past decade, which once again shows that the work of networks involved in smuggling people is fraught with a high level of risk for the vulnerable individual.
Heartbreaking Losses
Families from the Punjab area of Pakistan where many of the unfortunate victims are most likely to have hailed from have been left in deep shock. Infected individuals in small villages are parents or children of families, infected in the ranks, waiting for good news, and clinging to a diminishing chance of survival. Some only get to have their remains taken and then buried while others are left in the blind having no idea whether or not their loved ones are well or simply dead.
The survivor interviewed narrated a testimony of the crowded nature of boats, rationing of food and water, and poor safety standards.
The Smuggling Network
The tragedy also has brought to light those notorious organizations that traffic individuals when they are in search of falsehoods. Migrants are lured by smugglers with the pledge of getting them to Europe but most of them struggle in very unfavorable situations. Research shows that the boat had left Libya- infamous for human smuggling- and was destined for Italy when the vessel was tipped over in the Mediterranean Sea.
The authorities of Pakistan have started a hunt on the people traffickers and have arrested several of them planning the trip. The government also pledged to step up campaigns against irregular migration and extend its assistance to families who have been affected.
International Response
The world has stood in solidarity with Pakistan and other Nations and appealed to wake up and address those important factors that are forcing people to run from their Homes and the impending challenge of smuggling Networks. The government of Greece has assured Pakistan that it will work towards identifying the victims and bringing to justice, the perpetrators.
The catastrophe has once again raised questions about legislation for refugees in Europe and further solutions for avoiding such calamities. International Human rights organizations have called on European governments to guarantee legal and safer means for migrants to access the Europe region to minimize illicit human smuggling channels.
Conclusion
The Case of the Pakistanis Are Still Missing in Greece Boat Disaster is a wake-up call of the loss of human lives and the trafficking and exploitation of vulnerable people by criminals. As families in Pakistan fail to find their missing loved ones and still grieve, it has become more important than ever to work together to fight human trafficking and call for better migration policies. The goals of the missing and their families today remain unfulfilled and this shows just how devastating this event was.
